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Why I Give: David and Sandy Rozelle

W Magazine

… advisor to WMU’s award-winning chapter of the accounting honorary Beta Alpha Psi for 25 years. He was also highly … the Haworth College of Business Outstanding Service Award. Not bad for a discipline he didn’t plan on pursuing. Rozelle … possible.” Recently, the couple decided to make an even bigger impact by donating real estate to fund both …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73396

WMU to offer advanced coursework in purchasing management

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… in the process. The courses will provide practical knowledge and take-away tools that enable participants to … offerings," Jones says. "Jeoff and his team are a top-notch organization and truly respected for their purchasing … . About WMU's ISM program Ranked No. 12 in undergraduate supply chain management education by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17758

Engineering students lead cutting-edge automation research at WMU

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… Office of Passenger Transportation, inside one of the autonomous shuttles. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Automation and … Oct. 21 , to help launch the testing of accessible autonomous shuttles aimed at improving transportation options … be able to have the experience I am now if I went to a bigger school. There's no way I'd be involved this closely …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/56105

Western's ‘Battalion Mom’ retires after 28 years

Haworth College of Business

… Obreiter was the main staff member with historical knowledge of systems and procedures at the University. She … they enrolled in too many classes? Should they get married now or after graduation? She tried to teach them to have a … assistant for the Army ROTC program, Obreiter not only oversaw program management and its 150 cadets, but …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70295

Interdisciplinary evaluation program helps WMU alum become energy leader

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… once told a college audience. Brown That responsibility is not lost on Dr. Brandy Brown , who's been charged with … Brown's family moved to southwest Michigan in the 1800s as free people of color, planting deep roots in the area. Her … paved the way as Kalamazoo's first African-American judge. Now, Brown is carving a new path as the head of Michigan's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54503

Reading, writing and reflecting on service learning

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… isn't the way most college students choose to spend their free time. But Western Michigan University business student … getting a chance to work with kids," says McGrath, an honors student from Canton who is majoring in food and … gravitated toward Read and Write Kalamazoo . The nonprofit "exists to celebrate and amplify youth voices …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53333

Nonbargaining employee groups seek staff input

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Nonbargaining employee groups seek staff input Submitted by … for their organizations were APA Vice President Monica Liggins-Abrams , associate director of the Center for Research … the administration for salaried workers and PSSO for hourly workers. Along with supporting the University as a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43027

Pandemic inspires students to create ‘A Moment of Magic’ in myriad ways

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… to create ‘A Moment of Magic’ in myriad ways Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Peyton McLellan, A Moment of … interaction with family members of children, have made free in-person visits to youth with serious medical … ability to bring joy at a time when many people would struggle to find it.” VanGilder characterized that particular …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59946

WMU Public Safety expands alert and advisory notification options

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… WMU Public Safety expands alert and advisory notification options Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … WMU Alerts, advisory notifications, crime-prevention suggestions and safety tips, and general posts about the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49624

3D maps could help people with visual impairments navigate their world

W Magazine

… KALAMAZOO, Mich—“Oh my goodness, it’s beautiful! I cannot believe it came out so well. Wow!” gushes Dr. Dawn … of Health and Human Services. The white plastic model may not look like much. There are no bells and whistles; no … The successful development of these maps could lead to bigger things at WMU. “We’re looking at possibly doing a model …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57071